Chinese Almond Cookies
3 cups (375 g) flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (60 g) ground almond
12 oz. butter, softened
1 cup (210 g) sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1 oz. water
Slices of almonds,
blanched1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Method
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground almonds together in a bowl.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
Add the egg, water, and almond extract and beat until incorporated. Beat in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Form 1-inch balls of cookie dough, placed a few inches apart (for spreading) on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Top each dough ball with a slice almond and brush the top of the cookie with egg wash.
Refrigerate the dough for 15 minutes. Baked for about 20 to 25 mins.
